> I’m disappointed that I did not source an older bed and chests of drawers, refinish them, and plan to keep them for decades.
Yeah, I feel like I'm the only one in this thread who bought 90% of their furniture at a garage sale.
Depending on condition, half the time you can use it as is immediately and finish it later when you have either time or money.
Couches especially look brand-new when refinished by a pro. My matching leather couches (2x1 seater + 1x2 seater and one rocking char, all reclinable with cupholders) would cost about 15000 ZAR if I paid someone to reupholster, but about 70000 ZAR to replace new.
Yeah, I feel like I'm the only one in this thread who bought 90% of their furniture at a garage sale.
Depending on condition, half the time you can use it as is immediately and finish it later when you have either time or money.
Couches especially look brand-new when refinished by a pro. My matching leather couches (2x1 seater + 1x2 seater and one rocking char, all reclinable with cupholders) would cost about 15000 ZAR if I paid someone to reupholster, but about 70000 ZAR to replace new.